You can feed a small portion of boiled, skinless chicken with your dog’s regular food once or twice a week as a tasty dinner treat. Or you can use a bit of cooked chicken as a high-value reward during training.

In addition, many pet food labels contain chicken or chicken meal as a main source of protein. Chicken meal is rendered from clean, ground chicken, and is a valuable source of nutrition for pups. The rendering process cuts back the moisture level and bumps up the protein content.

Pet owners should consult with a veterinarian before feeding raw chicken to dogs, since uncooked chicken can pose a salmonella risk to pets.

amino acids

Organic substances that aid in the creation of proteins; also the end product of the decomposition of certain proteins.